FMO’s Interim Executive Director (Rosalyn Dennett) and Board of Director’s President (Amie Therrien) sit on every committee in an ex-officio capacity. Rosalyn Dennett chairs the Working Groups.
FMO Members who are interested in volunteering on a committee are encouraged to email the committee chair.
| Committee | 2022/2023 Members |
| EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE* Exercises all the powers of the Board between Board meetings in the management and direction of the affairs and business of FMO, and shall exercise these in such a manner as the Executive Committee shall deem best for the interest of FMO in all cases in which specific directions have not been given by the Board. |
Amie Therrien – President Cassidy Houston – Vice President Mark Watson – Treasurer James Keelaghan – Secretary |
| ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Defines advocacy outcomes related to the music industry and government of all levels that the Board may wish to achieve on behalf of FMO members and develops the strategies and specific plans to achieve these outcomes. |
Candace Shaw (chair) Cassidy Houston Umair Jaffar Yasmina Proveyer |
| AWARDS WORKING GROUP Oversees the administration of awards (including the Estelle Klein award) and may make recommendations to the Board of Directors for new awards. |
Cassidy Houston (chair) Cécile Doo-Kingué |
| FINANCE COMMITTEE* Ensures FMO is able to meet its financial obligations and responsibilities by ensuring the Board has the information needed to make sound financial decisions. |
Mark Watson (chair) Richard Henderson Umair Jaffar |
| NOMINATING COMMITTEE Leads the search for nominees to stand for election to the Board of Directors, including presentation of recommended nominees for Board approval and oversight of the annual election process. |
James Keelaghan (chair) |
| POLICY AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE* Supports and advises the Board in all matters of personnel, policy development and implementation, and governance. |
Richard Henderson (chair) Cassidy Houston Candace Shaw |
| STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE Leads the creation, implementation, and periodic review of FMO’s Strategic Plan. A 5-year Plan was approved by the Board in 2015. |
Amie Therrien (chair) James Keelaghan Candace Shaw Tara Williamson |
| REVENUE GENERATION COMMITTEE Sources new revenue in partnership with FMO’s Executive Director through research and development of opportunities, including but not limited to sponsorships, fundraising activities, and short and long-term donations. |
Mark Watson (chair) |
| MEMBERSHIP WORKING GROUP Reviews and analyzes membership trends. Makes recommendations regarding member benefits and fees and how to improve member benefit. |
Cassidy Houston |
| YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Provides a voice for younger members. |
Cassidy Houston (chair) |
| PROGRAMMING WORKING GROUP Supports the staff organizing the conference by providing ideas for speakers, panelists, and panels. |
Cécile Doo-Kingué Yasmina Proveyer Candace Shaw |
| FESTIVALS WORKING GROUP Aids in the organization and planning of the annual Festivals Retreat. |
James Keelaghan Yasmina Proveyer |
*These committees are only open to board members.
